ABSTRACT

This book offers a theoretical investigation into the general problem of reality as a multiplicity of ‘finite provinces of meaning’, as developed in the work of Alfred Schutz. A critical introduction to Schutz’s sociology of multiple realities as well as a sympathetic re-reading and reconstruction of his project, Experiencing Multiple Realities traces the genesis and implications of this concept in Schutz’s writings before presenting an analysis of various ways in which it can shed light on major sociological problems, such as social action, social time, social space, identity, or narrativity.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

Realities just ‘real enough’

chapter 1|13 pages

Theory and story

In-between encounters

chapter 2|25 pages

Schutz’s methodological journey

chapter 3|20 pages

The Schutzian FPM model

chapter 4|29 pages

Revisiting the provinces

chapter 5|16 pages

The life of the provinces

chapter 6|6 pages

Methods of experience

chapter 7|8 pages

Experience as discourse

chapter 8|6 pages

Ancient FPM portals

Painted screens

chapter |5 pages

Conclusion